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By Jarrod Mills
Staff Writer Apr 22, 2021
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WHITLEY COUNTY - A Williamsburg man arrested in February after police found the remains of a missing woman in a trash can located in the apartment shared by the two was indicted by a Whitley County grand jury Friday.
John P. Meadows, 58, was indicted on one count of murder and one count of tampering with physical evidence for the killing of his girlfriend Donna G. Lay.
Lay had been reported missing on January 27. The Williamsburg Police Department quickly began an investigation into the whereabouts of Lay, who was last seen on January 7.
WILLIAMSBURG â Williamsburg Police Department is asking for information on a death investigation from 2015.
Amy N. Freeman (Rains) was found deceased in her apartment on November 13, 2015. The Williamsburg Police Department responded and initiated an investigation which reflected the possibility of foul play.
In a press release, Williamsburg Police Department Chief Wayne Bird said, We re still conducting this investigation as a suspicious death. Homicide has not yet been ruled out .
WPD has tirelessly followed up on information and leads trying to conclude this investigation, but still no suspects have been connected to the case.
WPD is asking that anyone with information regarding this case, please contact the police department. Callers can remain anonymous.
Williamsburg Police Detective David Rowe and Officer Greg Rhoades investigated the incident at Brush Arbor Apartments.
According to the Facebook post, preliminary investigation indicates that the 13-year-old stabbed the 16-year-old in the face at least two times which resulted in injuries to the victim’s face.
Rowe is continuing the investigation.
Police Chief Wayne Bird, Lt. Bobby Freeman and Officer Dorman Patrick Jr. assisted at the scene.
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